How Long to Read The Beetle Leg: A Novel

How Long Does it Take to Read The Beetle Leg: A Novel?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 44 minutes to read The Beetle Leg: A Novel by John Hawkes

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

After years of underground existence, this brilliant novel is emerging as a classic of visionary writing and still remains Hawkes's only work devoted solely to American life. The Beetle Leg, John Hawkes's second full-length novel, was first published by New Directions in 1951. After years of underground existence, this brilliant novel is emerging as a classic of visionary writing and still remains Hawkes's only work devoted solely to American life. As a 'surrealist Western" (Newsweek), and a violent and poetic portrayal of "a landscape of sexual apathy" (Albert J. Guerard), The Beetle Leg is...

How long is The Beetle Leg: A Novel?

The Beetle Leg: A Novel by John Hawkes is 159 pages long, and a total of 41,181 words.

This makes it 54% the length of the average book. It also has 50% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Beetle Leg: A Novel Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 45 minutes to read The Beetle Leg: A Novel aloud.

What Reading Level is The Beetle Leg: A Novel?

The Beetle Leg: A Novel is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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